Jefferson Wells – a ManpowerGroup Company Looking for Finance Manager at Arlington Heights Full Time

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the oversight of Accounts Payable/Receivable departmentOversee month end close process, review of account reconciliations and BPC ing
• Manages the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Responsible for performance

management and development of finance associates.

• Assist in preparation key internal monthly financial s and presentation materials for monthly and quarterly business reviews
• Agent of change willing to challenge status quo and develop/streamline processes across the organization that impact financials
• Play a key role in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process and monthly forecast process
• Work with each department to ensure they understand the overall forecast and how the impact of the key initiatives they are responsible for is reflected in the forecast.
• Determine the key drivers of variances versus plan, prior year and forecast
• Support the CFO on key business strategic initiatives and adhoc projects
• Astute in ensuring key controls are maintained and operating effectively in the finance department
• Manages internal audits involving a review of accounting and administrative controls.
• Coordinates the preparation of external audit materials and external financial ing.
• Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses recommendations to management to improve profitability.
• Quantify the financial impact of key cost control initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics required.
• MBA or Master’s in a business field preferred

Experience

• At least 5 years of financial analyst and/or accounting experience required.
• Prior managerial experience

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• CPA preferred.

Professional Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data.
• Ability to lead and direct clerical positions.
• Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and Excel.